Cowboys almost traded for Murray in the offseason

[Risen Star]

“I was very close to going back there. There were some things that fell through and just didn’t happen. I think everything happens for a reason. I’m here, and I’m supposed to be here. They’ve got a pretty good young back over there as well.”

The Cowboys discussed a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to bring Murray back to town. A source within the team agrees with Murray that a reunion was “close,” but the Eagles preferred to trade Murray to a nondivision foe.


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[Risen Star]

Well I'm thankful that fell through.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Well I'm thankful that fell through.

You, I and Cowboy nation!

As he said "things happen for a reason".

 

[Sasquatch]

I was bummed that Murray left in the first place. The arrival of EE finally puts an end to the DM chapter in Cowboys history.

 

[Ultra Warrior]

He chose to leave us. Glad this fell through.

 

[whynot]

He chose to leave. Sadly for Demarco he's finding out just how expendable he is, so far so good in Tennessee, but EE is doing even better for less money and with less experience.

Murray took the money and ran...and then was tackled after 20 yards.

 

[DogFace]

 

[Risen Star]

I would LOVE to know what the Cowboys were offering. Just so I can complain about it.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Well I'm thankful that fell through.

I'm certainly glad it worked out the way it did, but if we weren't in a position to grab Elliott, or if there was a defensive player there worth taking, I can't say I'd be upset with Murray coming back here. Not to mention, he's a lot more affordable now that he was traded and Philly ate so much of the cost.

The scary part is, if we had done the deal, it likely meant taking Ramsey at #4

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I would LOVE to know what the Cowboys were offering. Just so I can complain about it.

considering that Tennessee only swapped picks in the 4th round, I can't imagine it being much.

 

[Risen Star]

considering that Tennessee only swapped picks in the 4th round, I can't imagine it being much.

That could have cost us Rayne, bro.

Dakkers 31
Packers 23

 

[LandryFan]

I would LOVE to know what the Cowboys were offering. Just so I can complain about it.

I somehow doubt that'll stop you...

 

[Risen Star]

I love thinking about the what if on these things. Like what would the roster look like if this trade was made? Do we go defense at 4? Do we lose everyone's favorite backup QB because we traded that pick away? Who's our backup RB? Did we take one in the mid rounds?

 

[AKATheRake]

If we were not willing to sign him for that type of money in the first place why would we bother trading to get him back after he had a down year and McFadden had better year anyways. Especially at the same price.

Glad we did not.

 

[unionjack8]

wonder if he would have re done that contract he signed in Philly.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

That could have cost us Rayne, bro.

Dakkers 31
Packers 23

na...he was a comp pick...would have cost us Tapper

 

[pacy]

Well I'm thankful that fell through.

Well, maybe we would have taken more effort to move up in the draft to get Wentz after we got Murray.

 

[FiveTime]

Always did and still do really like Murray but am also very happy that deal fell through. I always thought his MMA training was a cool story. I'd much rather have Zeke though!!

 

[DakotaReign]

I love thinking about the what if on these things. Like what would the roster look like if this trade was made? Do we go defense at 4? Do we lose everyone's favorite backup QB because we traded that pick away? Who's our backup RB? Did we take one in the mid rounds?

What does Romo have to do with this???

 

[Proof]

i'd rather have demarco and ramsay. murray was the man, and now he's 2nd in the league rushing without this line. would have loved it. hated him leaving and was really hoping they could figure something out. happy to have zeke, but man... man man